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This is a rhetorical question, yes? James: 1: 19. So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; 20 for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. 3: 5 See how great a forest a little fire kindles! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a...

Thank you for your question. Perhaps His day-to-day helping us avoid self-induced disaster is better noted as “rescued,” so as not to confuse with save/salvation. Otherwise, we are in total agreement. Part of my regular prayer has been to thank God for giving me everything I have ever needed...

Well put. The AI fanatics are convinced we will someday have an app that will pass the Turing Test. In this case, from our Christian point of view, Big Deal! Blessings.

Thank you for the post. Why would I want an AI god (“God?”) when the real one is with me at all times. He guides me, mentors me, sustains me, strengthens me, and I am certain that will be true forever. All good people of faith know this as well. Peace.

Who would have thought!?! By the way: there is a Cat Island in Japan. In Mombasa, on the coast of Kenya, there is (or perhaps was) a wonderful seafood restaurant, with picnic tables for the patrons. One can order a single, large fish for a group. Many placid (feral) cats wait patiently for the...

Thank you for your post. There is a time to argue and a time to be silent (Ecclesiastes?) Question: are you in control or are your emotions? (See James) Surely, we should not hesitate to correct falsehoods, except once we have made our points and the invincibly ignorant babbles on. Staying...

Thank you for your comments. Rich Secularists might only be interested in power, prestige, more wealth, sensuous pleasure, etc. but people of faith—Christians in particular—are not like that. They are thankful for all that God has given them and are generous givers. You might not recognize...

Thank you for your thoughts. Why so much obsession with “the rich”? How much wealth they have and how they spend it is of no concern to me. Actually, many of the rich donate large amounts to charities, which I applaud. Strange, but it bothers some people that the rich might give away 50% of...

Hmmmm…… When you cease to believe in God, you will believe in anything? Actually, for the Left, their fallen nature is all they have. They lust after personal power, prestige, wealth, sensual pleasure . . . . Since for some their only remaining power etc. is in small enclaves (counties...

Thanks be to God for looking after His servants! May all of your life be so blessed.

Welcome to the forum. We hope we can meet your expectations. One of the best ways to learn about and to know God is by reading the Bible. You will find a number of recommendations for reading plans on the internet, and a number of members will likely have their own suggestions based on...

Thank you for your post. Some headlines imply the change will be good for Israel because Iran will be unable use Syria as a conduit for weapons to Hezbollah. (That remains to be seen.) A number of posts express concern for the (2%) of Christians in Syria. Yes, we should pray for the safety...

Thank you for your post. We hope you enjoy Advent to the fullest. As you might well know, even secularists will embrace the Spirit of Christmas, and now you can join them and fellow Christians. In Particular: it is a time for additional charity outreach, for fellowship with family & friends...

Thank you for the question. It would appear Martin Luther agrees with you completely, since it was he who said, “sola scriptura”! Blessings.

In 1 Samuel there are two stories about David being pursued by Saul in which David has an opportunity to kill Saul but spares him. (See 1 Samuel 24 and 26.) Some commentators say it is the same story from different traditions, while others say they really are different...

Genesis 20:18 for the Lord had closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech because of Sarah, Abraham’s wife. Genesis 25:23 And the Lord said to her: “Two nations are in your womb, Two peoples shall be separated from your body; One peopleshall be stronger than the other, And the older shall...

Thank you for the penetrating question. So, is it a sin to entertain yourself when you could be doing good and helping those in need? Here is what Jesus had to say (Matthew 25): 24 “Then he who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you...

Mary’s inspiring Magnificat has been set to music many times, but the best may be Bach’s. It is a great way to begin Advent. The opening chorus has the single lyric “Magnificat”! The video link is a favorite, played on period instruments (e.g., valveless trumpets, keyless flutes and oboes)...

Wow: is the Tibetan monk domesticated or feral? (A llama is a beast, but a lama is a priest!) What is a “slow worm”? Do they all outnumber the people? (Not necessarily bad) Much love

Thank you for the question. The previous answer is exactly correct. For what it is worth (not judging one way or the other): among indigenous tribes the world over, it was assumed that if a woman had an intact hymen, she was a virgin. Alternatively, blood on the wedding-night sheets on the...